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UAE authorities deny granting Golden Visa to Crypto Investors
Emirati Times
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July 7, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have jointly issued a statement rejecting online claims...
UAE authorities refute claims of Golden Visa for crypto investors
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming that Golden Visas are being granted to cryptocurrency investors. The clarification comes following unverified claims on several websites suggesting that individuals investing in digital...
UAE to chair AI panel on search and rescue efforts
Gulf Today
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July 7, 2025
In a landmark decision during its virtual session on June 13, 2025, the global COSPAS-SARSAT organisation established a new international working group focused on artificial intelligence applications in satellite-aided search and rescue systems,...
UAE Launches Golden Visa for Indians with Lifetime Residency at ₹23.3 Lakh, No Investment Needed
The Logical Indian
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July 7, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa for Indians, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), without requiring any property or business investment. This...
UAE Golden Visa advisory services rolled out in India by VFS Global
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Immigration advisory services for the UAE Golden Visa are now accessible in India through a new initiative launched by VFS Education, Trade & Migration (VFS ETM) Services, a business unit of the VFS Global group, in partnership with global...
Dubai: Robotaxis Set To Launch This Year, Go Fully Driverless In 2026
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company Pony announced on Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to deploy advanced robotaxi fleet in the...
Pony.ai, RTA Dubai forge strategic alliance to launch commercial driverless Robotaxi service by 2026
Gasgoo
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July 7, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 4, local time, Pony.ai signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), marking a significant milestone in the global rollout of autonomous mobility solutions, according to a...
What is UAE's new nomination-based Golden Visa model? How can Indians apply?
NewsMeter
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July 7, 2025
Hyderabad: United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa model for Indian citizens. Unlike earlier pathways that required large investments in property or businesses, this new system allows eligible individuals to...
Compass Point Remains Bullish on DeFi Technologies (DEFT)
Yahoo Finance
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July 7, 2025
DeFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:DEFT) is one of the 13 Stocks Under $5 With High Upside Potential. In a report released on June 17, Ed Engel from Compass Point maintained a Buy rating on DeFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:DEFT) with a price target of...
All about the UAE’s nomination-based golden visa scheme for India, Bangladesh residents
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
The United Arab Emirates government has introduced a pilot nomination-based golden visa programme for residents of India and Bangladesh seeking lifetime residency there, PTI reported.The proposed policy awards Indians the UAE’s golden visa for...
Drake & Scull enters Dubai’s real estate market with commercial project
Zawya
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Dubai-based contractor Drake and Scull International (DSI) has acquired a land plot in Majan master development in the emirate to develop a mixed-use commercial project. DSI will take full ownership of the development process, from concept to...
UAE and Cuba hold first session of their Joint Economic Committee to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, creative industries, agriculture, and food security
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 06 July 2025 – The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of the Republic of Cuba convened the first session of the Joint Economic Committee in Dubai....
Who are the Brits still imprisoned in Dubai after teenager Marcus Fakana released?
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 7, 2025
At least three Britons remain detained in Dubai despite the royal family issuing a pardon to the 18-year-old Marcus Fakana. The Tottenham-born teenager recently returned to the UK after being sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for having sex...
Why UAE dismissed crypto-linked Golden Visa claims
Gulf News
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Dubai: The UAE moved quickly to shut down any unconfirmed claims surrounding cryptocurrency investors being made eligible for the country’s prestigious Golden Visa program. But what led to this official clarification? This came in response to...
WGES 2025 to explore role of technology, innovation in advancing climate security
Sacramento Sun - California
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DUBAI, 7th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The World Green Economy Summit (WGES), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has consolidated its position as a catalyst...
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What is UAE’s new golden visa for Indians? How to get it?
Firstpost
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July 7, 2025
The UAE is opening new doors for skilled professionals looking to build a long-term future in the Gulf. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the UAE has launched a new type of Golden Visa, one that doesn’t require large investments in property or...
Hatton announces shock comeback against UAE fighter Al Dah in Dubai
The National News
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Former world champion Ricky Hatton has announced a shock return to boxing which will see him take on UAE fighter Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. The middleweight bout is scheduled to take place on December 2 and will pit Hatton – who turns 47 in October –...
No Golden Visa for cryptocurrency investors, UAE clarifies
The Week
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The UAE has clarified that digital currency investors will not have a chance to obtain its new nomination-based Golden Visa that offers lifetime residency without the requirement to invest in property or business. This comes amid claims that...
Azerbaijan to join 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai
Azertag
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July 5, 2025
Cairo, July 5, AZERTAC The 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the world’s leading scientific competition in the field of chemistry, will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July 6 to 13. More than 300 students from over 90...
UAE: Golden Visas for crypto investors? Authorities officially say ‘NO’
The Times of India
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July 7, 2025
UAE authorities clarify that Golden Visas are not granted to cryptocurrency investors amid rising misinformation/ Representative Image In response to growing misinformation circulating online, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially...